McCullough Hills Trail

McCullough Hills Trail is a 8.2 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Henderson, Nevada that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from October until May. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

DISTANCE

8.2 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

902 feet

ROUTE TYPE

Point to Point

dogs on leash

hiking

horseback riding

mountain biking

trail running

walking

views

This 8 mile trail connects McCullough Hills TH on the east side of the McCullough Hills with Anthem Hills Park TH on the west side. It is a dirt surfaced, wide, multi-purpose trail. The first section has good views east, and the second part has good views west including Las Vegas and Red Rock.
The trail heads south from the under-construction McCullough Hills TH at the end of Mission Blvd (will have water and restrooms), crosses over the hill crest ridge at about half way, and continues west to Anthem Hills Park TH. It is very easy to follow until about mile 6.8, when a welter of official (Anthem Hills East and Bursage Loop) and unofficial trails confuses things. Head along the ridge and then the power line. The trailhead is a kiosk on McCullough Hills Parkway, not in the park as one would expect. The Anthem East Trail TH is in the park and can be used as an alternate.

I really really enjoy running this trail. At the trailhead when you park, there is a bathroom and water. It’s not too hilly and you can run 8 miles out and back or take the many side trails. There are hikers and bikers and everyone was nice and respected sharing the trail. There was no trash!! Love these trails.

Not a bad trail. Not super challenging but very long if you hike both ways. I took my small dog (20 lbs.) and we hiking from the Mission Blvd trailhead to the Anthem trailhead and back. There were quite a few people out on the trail because of some off-road races going on. Some nice views at various points.